There are times we need to get involved, speak out for those who have no voice, and make a difference. B.E. Beck, in her guest post titled “Upstander” (Sept. 20, 2018), wrote about this. (If you would like to read it, click on “blog” at the top of the home page, then scroll down.) However, there are other times when we can get too involved. Relationships are damaged when…
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. This quotable saying may (or may not) be an authentic African proverb. Whatever it’s origins, I have found myself thinking about it since the trip I took with a good friend earlier this summer. Sure, if you travel alone, you can make your plans and do them without having to take the…
Last month, my friend, Jan, and I travelled to the East Coast. We visited places I’ve always wanted to see: Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. I showed her favorite places from my childhood: my hometown on Long Island, N.Y. and a favorite vacation spot in New Hampshire. We visited friends at their charming farmhouse in a small town and walked the streets of Boston and New York…
Psalm 93: The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity. The seas have lifted up, LORD, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. Mightier…